Creighton “Bill” E. Sturdy - Roper and Sons

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Creighton “Bill” E. Sturdy, 77, passed away on August 27, 2026, in Palmyra, NE. He was born on June 20, 1949, to Glen and Vivian (Ross) Sturdy in Lincoln, NE.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Roper and Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516). A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026. A committal service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Cheney Cemetery.

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Services

September1

Funeral Service

1:00 pm

Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907

August31

Visitation

5:00 pm-7:00 pm

Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907

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